SPORTING.

Globe, Volume XXII, Issue 1958, 3 June 1880, Page 2

SPORTING.

THE SOUTHLAND DERBY. INVERCARGILL, June 3. The following are the nominations for The Southland Derby Stakes Sweepstakes of 8 sovs. each, with 75 sots, added; second horse 20 sots, from the stakes ; three-year old colts Bst 101 b, fillies and geldings Bst sibs ; 4 sots, on nomination, and 4 sots, general entry Messrs Mason and Vallance’a oh c by Castaway out of Sonnamhula Mr Prince’s hr c Hilarious, by Goldsborongh out of Maritana Mr Prince’s hr c Sir Garnet, by Tattendon ont of Petrel Mr Goodman’s ch c Sylyanua, by Goldsbsrough ont of Paradiqne Mr George Coomb's br c Benyolio, by Flying Dutchman out of Swindle Mr Theodore George’s ch c LeTeller. Mr Theodore George’s ch filly Nautilus Mr Theodore George’s br filly Hippernia. WAIMATE STEEPLECHASES. [Br Telegraph.] TIMARU, June 2, The Waimato steeplechases to-day were a great success. About 1500 people were present. The racing was good, and the weather fine. Mr Mclyor was yery seriously hurt in the Maiden, haying his collar bone, arm, and seyoral ribs broken, and his back injured. The following are the results of theeyenta:— Waimate Steeplechase Handicap, a sweepstakes of 3 sots, with 100 added, second horse to receive 15 sots from the stakes. Distance 3 miles. Mr E. Mclyor’s Grey Momus, aged, list 71b (Owner) 1 Mr Joyce’s lyanhoe, 10st 71b. (Owner) 2 Mr Brittan’s Royalty, aged, list (T. Sheehan) 3 Stella, Naumai, and Miss Hungerford were scratched. Lonehand, Clarence, Loch Lomond, Shillelagh and Zetland also ran. lyanhoe carried Sib. oyer weight. ' Betting—2 to 1 agst Clarence, 3 to 1 aget Royalty, 5 to 1 agst any other. The course being miles round, the horses were dispatched close lo the stand to a good start. Clarence was first to show in front, closely followed by Shillelagh and Zetland. Lonehand refused the first fence, all the others getting oyer. After passing the next fence Shillelagh, Clarence, Royalty, and Lonehand kept in close company for a time. Coming to the first double, Shillelagh led, but was soon passed by Clarence, the fences being well taken so far. At the sod fence, opposite the stand, Shillelagh came to grief, throwing his rider, and getting clear away. Some hot racing ensued, and, passing the judge’s stand the first time, Royalty led, with lyanhoe close up, Grey

Mamas third, Zetland, several hundred yards behind, fourth, Lone Hand being in another paddock behind. Eoyalty maintained his advantage till coming to the second double, when Ivanhoe went to the front. After crossing the gorse before the swamp, Grey Momus ran into first place, Ivanhoe lying close on his quarters, Royalty several lengths behind, and Clarence distanced. This order wag maintained to the finish. It was a grand race between the grey and Ivanhoe. The crack Lone Hand and the rest were out of it during the latter part of the running. Maiden Plate, of 5 so^s; second horse to save his stake ; distance two miles. Weight for age Mr Clifford’s Clarence, 12st31bs (T. Lyford) 1 Mr P. Jones’s Uncle Tom, aged, 12at 3lba * (Owner) 2 Mr G. Tennant’s Alice May, aged, 12st 31bs (Simpson) 3 Mickey Free, Leap Tear, Miss Hnngerford, Bine Bell, and Tam o’ Shanter were scratched. Ste la also ran.

Betting—6 to 4 Clarence and Stella, 3to 1 any other.

Stella cut out the running, with Clarence second, and the other two in close company. The creek in the swamp was safely negotiated by Clarence, Uncle Tom and Stella in the order named. Alice May pitched her rider off, who, however, recovered his seat. Clarence led past the judge’s box and maintained his advantage till the next fence, when Stella ran into first place. Baulking was the order of the day until the second double was reached. This was first taken by Clarence and next by Uncle Tom, Stella bringing her rider to grief and seriourly irjuring him From this point Clarence main'ained a strong lead over Uncle Tom, and despite a mishap in the Swamp Creek he was landed a winner by ten lengths, Alu e M y a paddock behind them.

Hack Steeplechase; entrance, 2 sovs.; for district hacks only. Distance, about It mles. No weights under lOst. Mr Corcoran’s Ihe C01t... ... (Simpson) 1 Six others started.

This rare defies description. Immediately on starting one hack laid down and refused to proceed. The first jump was declined by all the horses, and a general scrimmage at it ensued. Mr Brydone’s Nellie was first over, and lei for some distance, the others by degrees falling in straggling order. The colt was however the only one who negotiated the sod fence in the paddock opposite the stand, and was the only horse which came past the post. County Steeplechase Cup Handicap, of 75 aovs, second horse to save hia stake; nomination, 1 sov; acceptance, 2 eove. Distance, 21 miles. Mr W. Mackay’s Shillelagh, aged, lOst (P. McCoy) 1 Mr F. Brittan’s Eoyalty, aged, list (Sheenan) 2 Mr Grilling’a Nanmai, aged, 10st...(Bradley) 3 Stella. The Agent, Jack, Leap Year, Banjo, Mickey Free, and Miss Hnngerford were scratched.

Lone Hand, Grey Momus, Little John, Zetland, and Alma also ran.

Betting—2 to 1 Royalty arid Grey Momua, 3 to 1 Lone Hand, 4 to 1 any other. The lot were dispatched to a fair start, Grey Momua leading over the first fence. Lone Hand and Shillelagh being well up. Grey Motaui came to grief at the last fence of the eemnd double, and Lone Hand ran into first place, with Naumai close up, and Shillelagh third, Alma baulking. Good running was made across the big paddock, but at the dividing fence Shillelagh went outside the flag and had to try back. Lone Hand led over the water jump, Naumai throwing Bradley. After passing the stand, Royalty cut out the running, Grey Momn* and Lone Hand refusing the next sod fence, and letting Alma run into second place. Royalty and Alma took the first double together. Shillelagh then again went up and took the lead soon after the second double had been negotiated. From this point Shillelagh hod it all hia own way, Naumai getting a fair third place. Consolation Steeplechase, a handicap of 40 sovs; nomination 1 sov; acceptance 1 sov; d ; stance two miles Hr E. Schluter’s Little John, aged, lOst (Armstrong) 1 Mr C. TnmbnlTs Lone Hand, 12st 71bs, (Hedge) 2 Mr C. Joyce’s Ivanhoe, list ... (Owner) 3 Alma, Stella, and Jack also started. Betting—Even on Ivanhoe, 3 to 1 agst others.

The flag fell to an indifferent start, Stella getting the best of it. Jack came down a cropper at the sod and rail, severely shaking his rider. Ivanhoe took the lead close to the gorse hedge, heading to the swamp, and maintained it until passing the booths the first time, when Little John collared him, Lone Hand lying close up, with Stella and Alma several hundred yards behind. Ivanhoe, and Little John took the next fence in grand style, Stella and Lone Hand refusing it at the first, but subsequently negotiating it. Going across the paddock opposite the stand Ivanhoe obtained a slight advantage over Little John, but the latter soon collared him again. From this point a grand struggle took place. Little John led over the creek just before the last fence, with Ivanhoe alongside on his quarters. The latter baulked at the last gorse fence near the finish, giving Little John an easy victory, and Lone Hand coming up at a rattling gallop secured second place by a neck. DEATH OP W. HANKIES. Mr William Hankins, the jockey, who met with an accident at the last Grand National Meeting, died at the hospital on Wednesday evening at about half-past six o’clock. Since entering the hospital he had gradually got worse from the injuries he received by the fall, and it became evident that he could not survive the shock. The deceased was well known to a large circle of persona interested in sporting. He had many friends, by whom he was held in high esteem, and who will sincerely deplore the loss they have sustained., ENGLISH RACING. The telegraphic result of the English Oaks has occasioned much surprise amongst New Zealand readers, inasmuch as none of the favourites were placed. The winner, Jenny Hewlett, is by The Palmer from Jenny Diver —by Buccaneer, and was purchased at Mr Oookson’s sale for 1300 guineas by Mr O. Perkins, whoso property she was when she ran. She started five times as a two-year-old, winning twice and being beaten thrice. She ran as The Palmer Filly. The last “ Ruff ” only gives her as starting four times, but she actually started five Bonnie Maiden, who was second, is by Lord Lyon, out of Cornelia —by Beadsman, out of Plunder, by Buccaneer. Warhorn, who was third, is by Thunderbolt, out of Golden Horn, the dam of Wild Oats.